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MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 06, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the world’s leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, announced that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a cash dividend of $0.55 per share. The fourth quarter dividend is payable on Monday, September 10, 2018 to shareholders of record as of Monday, August 27, 2018.
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MARYSVILLE, Ohio, July 10, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE:SMG), the world’s largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, will release its third quarter financial results on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, following the closing of the U.S. financial markets. The Company will host a conference call to discuss those results at 4:30 p.m. ET.
To participate in the conference call, please call 866-548-2691 (Conference Code: 3322697). A replay of the call ...

New expansion will add jobs and increase the production capacity at Fort Madison, Iowa for its market-leading lawn and garden productsMarysville, OH July 2, 2018– The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, the world’s leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden as well as hydroponic growing products, today broke ground on a $3.6 million expansion at its Ft. Madison, Iowa Liquids Manufacturing Facility. To be completed by November 2018, the expan...

First-of-its-kind campaign will provide home gardeners with tips on protecting honey bees and native pollinators.
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, June 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To help home gardeners protect honey bees and other native pollinators Ortho®, a leading brand in lawn and garden, today announced a first-of-its-kind consumer education campaign with the Pollinator Stewardship Council. Titled “Bee Responsible,” the campaign shares tips for responsible pesticide use, including when and how to a...

Consumer purchases surge 28% in May, year-to-date POS in line with year-ago levels
Consumer purchases at home center and hardware channels now positive year-to-date
Sales and non-GAAP adjusted EPS guidance reduced for Hawthorne, slow start to lawn and garden season
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, June 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE:SMG), the world’s leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden as well as hydroponic growing products, today announce...

MARYSVILLE, Ohio, June 04, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE:SMG), the world’s leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden as well as hydroponic growing products, today announced it has completed the acquisition of the assets of Sunlight Supply, Inc., enhancing the ability of SMG’s wholly-owned subsidiary, The Hawthorne Gardening Company, to drive improved performance while meeting the needs of the rapidly evolving hydroponic products marketplace.
“This ...

New national campaign highlights the role of public parks and pollinator gardens in addressing pollinator health Marysville, OH. (May 31, 2018) — To address the critical need to increase pollinator habitat for beneficial insects, such as honey bees, monarch butterflies and others, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) have teamed up on a new “Parks for Pollinators” campaign aimed at raising public awareness of pollinator healt...

MARYSVILLE, Ohio, May 03, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE:SMG), the world’s leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, announced that the Company’s former Chief Financial Officer, David C. Evans, has been named to its Board of Directors.
“We are fortunate to have Dave back on our team,” said Jim Hagedorn, chairman and chief executive officer. “Having previously served as CFO at ScottsMiracle-Gro, I have the highest confidence that our share...

Company-wide sales decrease 7% primarily due to slow start to lawn and garden season
GAAP earnings from continuing operations $2.66 per share vs. $2.54 a year ago
Non-GAAP adjusted earnings of $2.88 per share versus $2.57
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, May 01, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE:SMG), the world’s leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden as well as hydroponic growing products, today announced company-wide sales decreased 7 percent in its fiscal...

MARYSVILLE, Ohio, April 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE:SMG), the world’s leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a cash dividend of $0.53 per share. The third quarter dividend is payable on Friday, June 8, 2018 to shareholders of record as of Friday, May 25, 2018.
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This Earth Day, Look to the Future of Lawns and Gardens with New Solutions Designed to Avoid Over and Under Watering Plants
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, April 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to the Environmental Protection Agency, experts estimate that traditional irrigation systems waste as much as 50 percent of water due to overwatering. Decades-old technology with typical clock-based irrigation timers leave homeowners paying unnecessary bills. Until now, most systems lack the technology to tur...

Pending acquisition of largest hydroponic distributor in the U.S. will benefit customers while driving growth and synergies that enhance shareholder value
Combined company will have annualized sales of approximately $600 million and directly service more than 1,800 hydroponic retail stores in North America
Management to launch ‘Project Catalyst’ to drive synergies of $35 million and $0.60 to $0.80 improvement in non-GAAP adjusted EPS for fiscal 2019
Transaction valued at $450 million ...

MARYSVILLE, Ohio, April 10, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE:SMG), the world’s largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, will release its second quarter financial results on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, prior to the opening of the U.S. financial markets. The Company will host a conference call to discuss those results at 9:00 a.m. ET.
To participate in the conference call, please call 866-548-2691 (Conference Code: 6371022). A replay of the call c...

World-renowned photographer Andy Mann takes on water pollution in a first-hand look at the work being done to protect our most treasured waterbodies.
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, March 22, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To spotlight the global environmental and economic challenges caused by harmful algal blooms in fresh waterbodies, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation today released a three-part docuseries with National Geographic photographer Andy Mann, coinciding with World Water Day.
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Program to Conclude in May 2018 Having Supported the Creation of 1,000 Gardens
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, March 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To celebrate the first day of spring and the start of the community gardening season, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation today announced it final list of GRO1000 Grassroots Grant recipients, including thirty-four nonprofit organizations nationwide. The organizations awarded will use the funding to improve their neighborhoods through the development or enhancement ...

MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE:SMG), the world’s leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a cash dividend of $0.53 per share. The second quarter dividend is payable on Friday, March 9, 2018 to shareholders of record as of Friday, February 23, 2018.
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MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE:SMG), the world’s largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, will release its first quarter financial results on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, prior to the opening of the U.S. financial markets. The Company will host a conference call to discuss those results at 9:00 a.m. ET.
To participate in the conference call, please call 866-838-2057 (Conference Code: 5091913). A replay of the cal...

Conservation docuseries will shine a light on U.S. freshwater crisis caused by algal blooms
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation today announced a creative collaboration with Andy Mann, a globally acclaimed environmental photographer. Mann will document U.S. watersheds affected by harmful algal blooms, bringing to life how this pervasive global crisis is affecting communities across the United States.
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Program to Culminate Having Supported 1,000 Gardens and Greenspaces, Honoring Company’s 150th Anniversary
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation announced the opening of the GRO1000 Grassroots Grants award program, inviting nonprofit organizations from across the country to apply for funds to improve their communities. The Grassroots Grants program, now in its eighth and final year, provides support to not-for-profit organizations to bette...